We organize competent lighting in the bath: with their hands

  • Dec 24, 2019

Bath has long been an integral part of those who have personal possessions of a country station. Steam has long been built, but lacks the most important - lighting. Today let's talk more about how to properly arrange the lighting in the bath.

First and foremost, of course, need to be aware of the importance of compliance with safety not only for the installation of lighting, but also during their active service. It is worth remembering that each room in the sauna should fit your parameters.

For proper wiring, you need to comply with the following requirements:

  • Cables must withstand a temperature of not only the common rooms, but the steam room.
  • You can lay both open and concealed wiring, but will have to give up the metal pipes.
  • cable cross section is selected, adjusting the high temperature of the room.

In the modern world it is becoming a very popular option to install LEDs in the pair. However, be aware that such a lighting device is not suitable for steam, because it is too bright color.

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That is why the lighting in the steam room, choose muted and soft, since it must have to quiet rest.

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  • Pay attention on the LEDs and their benefits when choosing materials in the hardware store:
  • Significantly help to save energy, while carefully lighting the room.
  • You can install devices not only on the ceiling and walls, but also on the floor, which will expand the design possibilities.

Imagine: you've gone already, it seems, a thousand rows in the hardware store, but have not found a suitable variant of the luminaire. Did you know that you can do yourself?

How to make the lighting in the bath with your own hands?

  • The first thing you need for a pre-arranged pattern cut out of plywood horizontal slats with rounded edges.
  • All items are thoroughly greased with glue, and places bonds crossed with conventional screws.
  • To install the glass is necessary in advance to attach it to a special bracket. Do not forget to wrap up this glass PET film for thermal protection.
  • LEDs bonded to a sheet Micarta, which advance better "make a hole" through the usual drill.
  • We're almost there! Change the automatic power supply, which must be placed outside the room with a high temperature regime. To do this, we carry out all the necessary cables through the wall.
  • It remains only to attach all the slats to the frame with screws.

As you might have noticed, to make their own hands lighting for baths - very easy. But beware: if you do not know anything about electrics, it is better to seek help from professionals.